News from Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island

Have a Worry Free Summer Summer Fun

It's summer, which means the mercury is on the rise, the beach is where it's at, and a cold glass of lemonade is exactly what the doctor ordered. In order for you and your family to survive the summer season worry free from common ailments such as heat waves and poison ivy follow the link below.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO AVOID COMMON SUMMER WOES

Do you and your family have primary care physicians? Memorial has numerous family medicine physicians accepting new patients in case you do need to make a trip to the doctor this summer. For referrals call 1 (800) MHRI-DOCS or CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE LISTING

Card Cath Lab Cardiac Catheterization Lab Opens

Heart disease is one of the nation's largest health problems. As the leading cause of death for all Americans aged 35 and older, making advancements in the medical technology used to diagnose and treat this condition is critical. In an effort to provide better cardiac care to northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts residents, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island cut the ribbon July 7th on their newly reopened cardiac catheterization lab.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER

or CALL (401) 729-2262

Interventional Endoscopy Program

An innovative program to accurately diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions of the gastrointestinal tract is available at The Endoscopy Center at our hospital. Nithin Karanth, M.D. board certified interventional gastroenterologist with fellowship training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, leads this new program.

Dr. Karanth is one of only a few gastroenterologists in Rhode Island who practice advanced interventional techniques.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROCEDURE

Memorial Hospital's Top Rankings

Of all the 24 hospitals in the metropolitan area of Rhode Island, New Bedford and Fall River, Mass., Memorial Hospital ranks first among the full service acute care hospitals by U.S. News Best Hospitals in 5 adult specialties.

Gastroenterology
Orthopaedics
Geriatrics
Pulmonology
Ear, Nose and Throat

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE INFO ABOUT THE SCORECARDS AND SPECIALTIES

teeth Dental Awareness Day - July 28

In honor of dental awareness day the Academy of General Dentistry invite everyone to visit their consumer Web portal, www.knowyourteeth.com to learn more about proper oral health care for themselves and for their families. On the site, you can find a local dentist, ask a dental question 24/7 on the "Dental Advisor" forum and read helpful articles on many oral health topics.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS KNOWYOURTEETH.COM

JULY 2011

Health Spotlight

SUMMER SKIN SAFETY

The sun ages the skin over time. Despite the temporary benefits of a tan, it's best to try to limit the long-term effects of sun exposure with a little prevention. Here are some summer skin care tips to protect the skin.